Spring AI: Where Java Becomes Your GenAI Huckleberry

Bridging the worlds of enterprise Java and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), this talk will introduce Spring AI as a transformative framework that simplifies GenAI integration for developers. By leveraging the familiar abstractions and robust tooling of the Spring ecosystem, Java developers no longer have to sit on the sidelines, they can now effortlessly experiment with and deploy intelligent applications just as the Python crowd can, and without a steep learning curve. Through a combination of architectural analysis and live coding, attendees will discover how to seamlessly work with different GenAI model providers and vector stores.

A key focus will be practical strategies for testing and evaluating AI-powered systems, addressing the challenges of non-deterministic outputs. The session will deconstruct two near real-world application designs, demonstrating how traditional Java development practices can be adapted. Participants will leave with a clear roadmap for incorporating GenAI capabilities into their existing Java applications, armed with concrete examples and best practices.

Speaker: Chris Phillipson
He is a seasoned leader and empathetic mentor with over 30 years of experience in software development, cloud-native transformation, and IT innovation. Throughout his career, he's had the privilege of working with exceptional teams and forging lasting client relationships to deliver solutions that empower businesses and individuals to achieve their goals.

Guided by his core values of growth, relationships, and freedom, he focuses on building trust, fostering collaboration, and creating pathways for innovation. Whether driving technical sales, coaching teams to adopt modern engineering practices, or supporting the professional development of those he leads, his passion lies in making a meaningful impact.

His expertise spans solution selling, open-source evangelism, and scaling platforms and architectures for global enterprises. He thrives on challenges that demand both strategic thinking and hands-on problem-solving, always aiming to unlock the potential of technology and people alike.

Parking

• On the street (smaller streets like 2nd pl/st): parking is free after 6PM
• Bellevue Square: parking lot is free and it should be ok for a few hours
• Bravern Towers should validate for up to six hours if you grab a drink (entrances are from 8th or 112th)
• Griffin Lot (especially for larger vehicles): should be $7 after 5PM
• The building has a parking garage (2hrs: $14, 3hrs: $15, 4hrs: $16, gates close at 10pm)

How to find the event
The event is on the 15th floor of City Center Bellevue (VMware/Broadcom) next to Bellevue Transit Center. If the building doors are closed, go to the north entrance (facing towards the Transit Center), there is a "call" button on the wall left side of the door, the security guard should let you in.